6 reasons why your penis’ skin is dry

If you have dry skin on your penis and are dealing with serious discomfort, you’re not alone. So many men have to deal with this situation for many different reasons. Sometimes, the issue is not that serious and you can fix it by making a few changes in hygiene or a simple cream, other times it could be serious and require an urgent visit to the clinic. Because any dry spot on your penis can make you feel uncomfortable and affect your libido, confidence, and sex life, it is so important to know what caused your condition and to find a right remedy.

Irritation or Allergy

Have you recently had sex with your partner using a latex condom? Some men are allergic to latex and often end with dry skin on penile shaft after using latex condoms. You may also be applying some lotions, creams, or powders on your penis. If you don’t wash that cream or powder properly, this may cause a red scaly rash on your penis. Some of the common culprits are benzocaine, Benadryl cream, or Triple antibiotic ointments. You may also be allergic to detergent residue on your underwear and this may also lead to dry skin on penis shaft. Similarly, using a strong soap to wash your genitals may also lead to dry skin.

Treatment:

You should avoid using creams that you may be allergic to, and use a soap that may contain a moisturizer. Always use lukewarm water for cleaning. Doing this will leave some natural oils on your penis and prevent dryness.

Poor Lubrication

If you have sex with your partner who is not fully aroused, their dryness can cause friction. This friction can be harmful to both of you so it is a good idea to use a lubricant when having sex to avoid having dry, peeling penis skin.

Treatment:

You should always use a water-based lubricant to prevent the chafing action that irritates your skin. Be sure to use a moisturizing soap with lukewarm water after using a lubricant.

Psoriasis

You may have to deal with dry skin due to an auto-immune skin condition called psoriasis in which the life cycle of your skin cells changes greatly. This change leads to rapid growth of skin cells – the extra skin cells on your penis or anywhere on your body will form scales as well as dry, itchy and red patches. It is a long-lasting disease, but your symptoms may improve for no apparent reason. Trauma will make your penile psoriasis worse.

Treatment:

You may not be able to find a permanent cure, but you can use certain psoriasis treatments to find some relief. Using a nonprescription cortisone cream may also help.

Fungal infection

Tinea Cruris or jock itch is a fungal infection that causes red, itchy rash on the skin of your inner thighs, genitals, and buttocks. The ring-shaped rash may actually appear on any warm, moist areas of your body. It usually starts with a reddened area of skin in the groin and slowly spreads to your upper thigh as well. You may also notice small, raised blisters on the rash with itching and notice your skin is becoming scaly and flaky.

Treatment:

The good thing is that jock itch is not a serious condition, even though it will be quite uncomfortable. You can help correct the issue by cleaning your genitals and applying anti-fungal creams.

Eczema

Eczema s a term for a group of medical conditions that cause the skin to become inflamed or irritated, the most common type is called atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is a long-lasting condition and shows up periodically but is not that serious on most occasions. Several factors cause eczema, such as immune system dysfunction, genes, and environmental conditions. The most common symptoms are itching, which becomes serious at night; brownish patches on the feet, hands, wrists, ankles, upper chest, neck, knees, and the elbows. In infants, you may notice raised bumps that even leak fluid. Although there is no cure, most people can effectively manage or prevent re-occurrence by avoiding irritants. Eczema is not contagious and can’t be spread from person to person.

Treatment:

There is no real cure for eczema, but you can take self-care measures to relieve your symptoms and prevent new outbreaks. Start with using mild soaps – avoid all types of irritants and keep your skin moist. You can use medicated ointments and creams for relief.

STDs

Sometimes, your dry skin on penis may indicate a sexually transmitted disease or STD especially if you’ve had unprotected sex during the last few months and are now noticing dry skin or red patches on your penis. Usually if an STD like Syphilis is responsible for the dry penis skin, you will have other symptoms apart from dry skin and the red patches will appear all over your body.

Treatment:

You should see your doctor and explain your situation. They will perform certain tests to confirm if you have acquired am STD or not.

General advice:

If you’re not sure of what’s the real cause of your dry skin or if it starts discharging pus or any fluid, or crusting, you should definitely see your doctor. It is equally important to seek medical assistance if the itch or rash is painful and swollen.

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